Our Campbell Personal fitness trainers are getting a little personal today, but we can’t talk about core strength without today’s topic: digestion! You might not realize it, but your posture (and core strength) have a HUGE impact on how you digest your food. Keep reading as our Campbell personal fitness trainers explain how: 1. Heartburn & Sluggish Digestion Slouching after you eat can cause pressure in your abdomen, which can trigger acid reflux – which is when stomach acid squirts back up into your esophagus. This can cause heartburn. Plus, there’s some evidence that slouching can slow down your intestines as food and waste move through your system. 2. Incontinence Slouching can also increase the pressure inside your abdomen, which puts pressure on your bladder. On top of that, hunching over makes it harder for your pelvic floor muscles to stand up against that pressure, which can lead to urine leaks. 3. Pooping We told you we were going to get personal! The thing is, sluggish digestion can lead to constipation, bloating, and gas. Your posture also plays a surprising role during bowel movements. Slouching can make it harder to go and may be linked with constipation – and even hemorrhoids if you strain. Sitting with a neutral spine (our Campbell personal trainers want you to specifically think about elongating through your sides) and tipping forward slightly from the hips can help ease the “go.” So can placing your feet on a footstool so that your knees are higher than your hips (similar to squatting). Just a few reasons to think about keeping your core strong, stable, and aligned!
If you’re ready to get serious about strengthening your core (and your entire body), our Campbell personal fitness trainers are here to help people just like you find the sustainable, most effective route to their goals. Fill out the "Request More Information Now" box above to receive your free consultation with our caring Campbell personal fitness trainers OR call us 408-371-1212 to connect. We're looking forward to talking with you!
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The Method3 Fitness Team
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